june events

Friday, June 5
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, music, games, food and fun, survivors’ lap 7:30 p.m, luminaria service 9 p.m., 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Info: Susie Pfiefer, 273-8358.

Saturday, June 6
Charity Poker Run, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, start at St. Bernards Behavioral Health on Johnson, ride through Northeast Arkansas and end at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion #2, first bike out at 10 a.m., last bike out at noon, last bike in at 3 p.m. Info and pre-registration at 501-265-0027 or www.alzpokerrun.org.

Wednesday, June 10
Get Creative Historically @ Your Library, program presented by Danny Honnoll, Jonesboro Public Library Round Room, 11 a.m. Info: 935-5133.

Thursday, June 11
Business After Hours, sponsored by local businesses, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Info: 932-6691.

Friday, June 12
Mid South 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, helping with the dental needs of more than 850 seriously mentally ill in NEA, 8 a.m. tee time, steak lunch by Outback, Sage Meadows, sponsored by Mid-South Health Systems. Info: Jayni Blackburn, 972-4014.
NEA Clinic Charitable Foundation Gala, to honor the Jonesboro Church Health Center and Drs. Bruce Jones and Anthony White for their years of service to NEA Clinic, The Bouffants to perform, tickets $75, Holiday Inn Holidome, 6:30 p.m. Info: Kim Provost, 934-5128.

Saturday, June 13
7th Annual Gary Schuchardt Memorial 5K Trail Run & Walk, to benefit United Way of Northeast Arkansas and Metro Rotary Club, Craighead Forest Park, 8 a.m. Info: 935-3658.
Belle’s Ball, an event for the entire family, heavy hors d’ouevres and music, presented by The Foundation of Arts, St. Bernards Auditorium, 6 p.m., Tickets: 935-2726.

Wednesday, June 17
Get Creative Musically @ Your Library, program presented by Kenneth Renshaw, Jonesboro Public Library Round Room, 11 a.m. Info: 935-5133.

Saturday, June 20
Triple Swing, banquet with dinner and dancing, sponsored by St. Bernards Advocates, St. Bernards Auditorium, 6 p.m. Info: 972-4296.
20th Annual Ride the Ridge, sponsored by the Ridge Rider Athletic Club. 10, 20 and 55-mile supported routes, 8 a.m. Info: Amanda Herget, 910-5569.

Sunday, June 21
Triple Swing, tennis tournament, sponsored by St. Bernards Advocates, RidgePointe Country Club. Info: 972-4296.

Monday, June 22
Triple Swing, golf tournament, sponsored by St. Bernards Advocates, RidgePointe. Info: 972-4296.

Wednesday, June 24
Get Creative with Your Stress Management @ Your Library, program presented by Matt Knight, Jonesboro Public Library Round Room, 11 a.m. Info: 935-5133.